Staten Island to receive $93M in disaster relief

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island will be one of 48 state counties on the receiving end of $93 million in federal disaster relief stemming from damage done by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.

The funds will be spent for disaster relief, long-term recovery and restoration of infrastructure, housing and economic revitalization in the counties affected.

“Since Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee swept through New York, we have worked hard to get communities the resources they need to recover and rebuild,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

“This announcement is a big victory for our state and for the families, businesses and municipalities that were hit hard by the devastating floods. We will do all we can to expedite these funds and make sure they go directly to those who need them the most.”

Cuomo last year issued disaster declarations in 48 of the state’s 60 counties.

It’s not immediately clear how much funding Staten Island will receive.